Economic Impacts of Intelligent Transportation Systems : Innovations and Case Studies

Bekiaris

ISBN 10: 0762309784 / ISBN 13: 9780762309788

Published by Elsevier Science & Technology Jul 2004, 2004

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Neuware - There are unique complexities associated with the economic valuation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and telematics. Traditional methods of quantitative analysis may not be appropriate in accurately and reliably assessing the economic impacts of these technologies. Although advanced transportation and related technologies are being planned and deployed at an increasingly rapid pace, many of the technologies are still relatively new, and their use may not be widespread. Much of the initial information and statistics gathered have been anecdotal and have focused more on benefits rather than costs. Therefore, difficulties arise due to the lack of historical data and 'lessons learned' from which to draw upon. In addition, compared with traditional transportation infrastructure, ITS technologies have different life cycles, cost structures, and a number of interrelated elements. This book addresses these concerns and proposes new economic assessment techniques as well as modifications to existing ones. Included are case studies from a multitude of North American, European, and Asian nations and major metropolitan areas covering a wide range of ITS technologies including freeway management, electronic toll collection, advanced driver assistance systems, and traveller information systems.

Seller Inventory # 9780762309788

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Economic Impacts of Intelligent Transportation Systems : Innovations and Case Studies
• Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Jul 2004
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762309784
• ISBN 13: 9780762309788
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 33D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 33 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1050 grams

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Synopsis

There are unique complexities associated with the economic valuation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and telematics. Traditional methods of quantitative analysis may not be appropriate in accurately and reliably assessing the economic impacts of these technologies. Although advanced transportation and related technologies are being planned and deployed at an increasingly rapid pace, many of the technologies are still relatively new, and their use may not be widespread. Much of the initial information and statistics gathered have been anecdotal and have focused more on benefits rather than costs. Therefore, difficulties arise due to the lack of historical data and 'lessons learned' from which to draw upon. In addition, compared with traditional transportation infrastructure, ITS technologies have different life cycles, cost structures, and a number of interrelated elements. This book addresses these concerns and proposes new economic assessment techniques as well as modifications to existing ones. Included are case studies from a multitude of North American, European, and Asian nations and major metropolitan areas covering a wide range of ITS technologies including freeway management, electronic toll collection, advanced driver assistance systems, and traveller information systems.

Review

"...a welcome addition tot he Research in Transportation series."
-Yupo Chan, JOURNAL OF TRANSPORTATION AND STATISTICS (v8 n1, 2005)